‘“I thought about it, slept on it and felt we needed to move in a different direction and made the decision Tuesday morning,” McDermott added. “This is not an indictment in Tyrod and he’ll be an important part of our team moving forward.”’
Archives for November 2017
Tyrod Taylor responds to being benched in favor of Peterman
‘In terms of the decision to bench Taylor, he said he doesn’t agree at all, but that he is not the one who makes the call.’
Bills fans react to QB Tyrod Taylor getting benched
‘“I think he would be a lot more nervous at home in front of all those people. So maybe he’s going to get his feet wet and hopefully this will be a good change,” said DeGeorge.’
Nathan Peterman to start against Chargers
‘“We’re here for more than five wins. That’s why I’m here,” he said. “It’s about getting where we want to finance that’s to win a championship. At the end of the day it’s about the football team that fans and the Buffalo Bills dream of.”’
Bills weary of change, but ready to support Peterman
‘”The coaches made that move, we don’t call them shots. Those are the shots, we roll with it. Those are the cards we have, we got to play them. Simple as that,” McCoy said.’
Peterman’s first NFL start a dream come true
‘“It was pretty emotional. I tried not to show it, obviously,” Peterman said. “It’s a dream come true to get this opportunity. I’ve been through a lot to get here too. It’s a great opportunity, but it’s all in front of me. I have to go work to earn it.”’
Taylor takes role of good soldier in wake of QB change
‘“Definitely disappointed,” Taylor said. “Ultimately coach McDermott has a vision for this team and what he feels is best for the team, as well as the owners and GM. I have to move forward and continue to be the teammate and leader that I am from a different role.”’
5 reasons why McDermott made a QB change
‘At a position like quarterback a lack of production is even more pronounced because it impacts everyone else on the offensive side of the ball. Taylor’s passing yardage failed to eclipse 185 yards in five of his nine starts this season.’
Quick Hits: Peterman to start at QB Sunday
‘“Tyrod was our starter when you guys asked me that question Sunday and again on Monday,” McDermott said. “Just like every week I continue to evaluate our team and our situation. I thought about it and slept on it and I felt like we needed to move in a different direction at this time and made a decision Tuesday morning.”’
Top 6 storylines for Bills-Chargers this week
‘Of the Bills final seven games, four of them are against opponents with a losing record, and L.A. is one of them. After the Chargers, the Bills get the Chiefs and the Patriots back-to-back – two of the AFC’S bright lights.’
Bills Today: Buffalo’s history of playing in Los Angeles
‘It may be over 50 years since the Bills and Chargers played in LA, but Buffalo is no stranger to making the West Coast trip. The Bills beat the Rams in LA 30-19 in 2016. Tyrod Taylor threw two touchdowns and LeSean McCoy rushed for 150 yards. Prior to last season, the last time the Bills played in LA was 1992 against the Raiders.’
Bills make DT switch: Worthy out, Coleman back
‘The 6-foot-5, 341-pound Coleman was part of the Bills’ practice squad last year before the team promoted him to its final five games of the season. The Bills released Coleman on Sept. 5, re-signed him on Sept. 20, and then released him again on Sept. 26.’
Bucky Gleason: Telesco hoping Chargers’ roster he built can beat hometown Bills
‘Telesco grew up in Hamburg and was raised on the Bills before making the steady climb from St. Francis High of Athol Springs to general manager of an NFL team. He’s in his fifth season with the Chargers, who left San Diego and are awaiting the completion of a stadium they’ll share with the Rams starting in 2020.’
Vic Carucci’s Bills analysis: Keeping Taylor in the pocket is setting him up for failure
‘Translation: Do a good enough job of playing containment to force Taylor to throw from the pocket, and you’ll expose the glaring weakness of his game.’
Bills present local veteran with service dog Rebel for a cause
‘“The process is a little bit daunting and there is no centralized way to do it,” Kozma said. “There are a limited number of dogs and it takes a lot of time and a lot of effort to train the dogs. I think it was easier to get in the military and fill out an application for security clearance than to get a service dog.”’